Manufacturing Accounting Manager: Close & Controls Leader

Dayton-Phoenix Group, Inc; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton-Phoenix Group, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the day-to-day accounting operations for a multi-site manufacturing organization.

The role combines month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls with supervising accounting staff. The position collaborates with other departments to resolve issues, improve processes, and support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, reporting directly to the Corporate Controller.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• MBA is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close calendar and prepare journals, accruals and reconciliations.
• Supervise AP/AR and accounting staff; coach and develop team.
• Oversee fixed assets, project and intercompany activities; coordinate audits.
• Prepare financial statements and support budgets, forecasts and variance analysis.
• Maintain vendor, customer, payment, and accounting controls.
• Provide payroll backup coverage and independent payroll review.

Skills

Excel

ERP systems

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Prioritization

Staff supervision

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Infor SyteLine

Dayforce

Job description

Dayton-Phoenix Group, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the day-to-day accounting operations for a multi-site manufacturing organization.

The role combines month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls with supervising accounting staff. The position collaborates with other departments to resolve issues, improve processes, and support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, reporting directly to the Corporate Controller.